{"id":408,"date":"2017-01-22T10:20:39","date_gmt":"2017-01-22T10:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/?p=408"},"modified":"2017-01-07T10:31:22","modified_gmt":"2017-01-07T10:31:22","slug":"days-out-with-the-kids-by-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/2017\/01\/days-out-with-the-kids-by-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Days out with the kids by train"},"content":{"rendered":"

To help out ideas-strapped parents, Family & Friends Railcard, which saves a third off most adult rail fares and 60% off kids\u2019 fares, has compiled five quick and easy ideas to make the most of the autumn break with a fun day out for all the family<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Forests<\/p>\n

Want to relax and enjoy the crackling of red and gold leaves rustling beneath your feet? The UK has a wealth of forests and woodlands. Just an hour and a half from London the New Forest is a fantastic family friendly option that won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n

Theatre<\/p>\n

From the best of Disney to Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s Phantom of the Opera, the West End offers something for everyone. It\u2019s a step up from your local theatre, offering faultless timing in dance moves and incredible voices \u2013 a perfect way to spend a chilly autumn evening. You can even get up to 60% off theatre tickets with your Railcard.<\/p>\n

Hit the slopes<\/p>\n

Start the ski season early by heading to one of the UK\u2019s indoor slopes. From family ski sessions to sledging and snowboarding there\u2019s loads on offer for families of all ages. Based in Hemel Hempstead, The Snow Centre is Britain\u2019s newest indoor ski centre and caters for kids as young as four.<\/p>\n

Museums<\/p>\n

When the weather offers blustery winds and rainy skies, why not spend the day exploring a museum. Liverpool\u2019s World Museum is one that will excite both the kids and adults with rocket rides through space and journey\u2019s to the bottom of the sea.<\/p>\n

Blackpool Illuminations<\/p>\n

Stuck with what to do with your weekend? Plan a day trip to Blackpool and watch the flamboyant Blackpool Illuminations dazzle and light up the entire promenade. Switch on from early September until November for spectacular views, which the whole family can enjoy.<\/p>\n

Family & Friends Railcard<\/p>\n

For just \u00a330 a year, the Family & Friends Railcard provides a third off most adult rail fares and 60% off kids fares. On average, Railcard users save \u00a3130 annually, making it worth over four times as much as it costs. Plus, in addition to saving on travel costs, the Family & Friends Railcard offers discounts on theatre tickets and days out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To help out ideas-strapped parents, Family & Friends Railcard, which saves a third off most adult rail fares and 60% off kids\u2019 fares, has compiled five quick and easy ideas to make the most of the autumn break with a fun day out for all the family. Forests Want to relax and enjoy the crackling … Continue reading “Days out with the kids by train”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60,66,78,24],"tags":[54,71,87,70,99],"class_list":["post-408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-activities","category-fun","category-ideas","category-outdoor-adventure","tag-activities","tag-children","tag-family","tag-find","tag-planning"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=408"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":409,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408\/revisions\/409"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}